Dec 06, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue

ECN 433  -  Introduction to Speculative Markets


Elementary economics of financial futures and options markets. Mechanics of trading and coverage of existing regulations. Pricing and strategies in options and futures contracts in the markets for financial assets and commodities. Hedging, risk management and valuation.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite Courses: ECN 324  and FIN 335  
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or consent of department chair and admission to Cameron School of Business.
Crosslisting: FIN 433  
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.


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